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Emma Shaw appointed as Non-Executive Director

We are delighted to welcome Emma Shaw to the Cyber Security Challenge UK Board.

“Joining the Cyber Security Challenge UK Board as a Non-Executive Director is an exciting moment for me. I see firsthand, every day, the growing threat to individuals, organisations and government bodies from cyber-attacks and cyber-fraud, as well as espionage activity. Tackling this issue relies on so many things, and the raising of the cyber security professionals of the future from young, motivated talent is crucial. I look forward to helping spur the momentum and success of this important initiative.”

Founder and Managing Director of Esoteric, Emma’s involvement with the security profession covers numerous sectors. Emma spent her early career with the Royal Military Police before joining the Ministry of Defence and founding Esoteric in 1998. MBA graduate and Chartered Security Professional (CSyP), Emma also acts as board director, chair and trustee for a number of industry associations and advisory councils in the field of security.

Test the new CyberCenturion browser-based platform

An Ubuntu Training image is ready and waiting for you!

Team Leaders – you should have received instructions on how to give your individual students access! An additional Ubuntu Training image will be available via the new browser-based platform to test and play with until 9 March.

Please follow the steps in the email to enable us to invite competitors to test and play with an Ubuntu Training image on the new browser-based platform. Check your spam folder if you can’t see the email in your inbox. Round 3 will take place 12-13 March. Use the resources, guides and lesson plans on the Hub for some last minute prep before the final qualifying round!

A Real Opportunity for Lasting Change

“Until cyber security secures a place on the curriculum, intervention must come from independent operators. Our Schools Programme aims to pick these young people up, inspire them and get them heading off on the road to lifelong, financially rewarding careers.”

Margaret Jones, General Manager for Cyber Security Challenge UK, discusses why cyber security holds the key to changing the state of the nation and enabling true upward mobility.

SpeakOut! by The Cyber Trust

We’re pleased to support The Cyber Trust as an official partner and its brand new internet safety app, SpeakOut!

SpeakOut is the result of an exciting collaborative effort involving The University of Gloucestershire and the Gloucestershire Constabulary, driven by a growing need for support specifically targeting 10-14 year olds as they face increased challenges as preteens and young teenagers growing up in a highly connected environment.

CyberCenturion VII Press Launch

On Tuesday 6 October we facilitated a virtual press conference to mark the launch CyberCenturion VII, hosted by Nick Chaffey, CE (UK, Europe and Middle East) of Northrop Grumman, and joined by a diverse panel of experts who shared their own unique experiences of STEM, the cyber security skills gap and the competition itself to create a truly multi-faceted view of the phenomenon that is CyberCenturion.

Cyber Security Challenge UK Schools Programme

Did you know we run a whole range of immersive schools programmes, modular cyber games and local careers fairs?

Breaking into cyber security

Check out our growing set of resources for students and teachers designed to inspire young talent to pursue cyber security and STEM subjects.

Women in Cyber

Get inspired by our interview series with inspirational female role models in cyber security. Keen to help close the gender gap? Nominate our next featured woman in cyber here!